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FIRST CHANCE FOUNDATION is dedicated to making a positive impact in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, by supporting opportunities and brighter futures for the local community.
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Annual Fundraising Gala
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Oct 12 2025
123 Main Street
Springfield, IL
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Mentor Programme

{Mentorship programme is designed to help teens find the career path that best suits them.}

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Scholarship Program

Provides scholarships to lower-income students for college or trade school, with high school counselors selecting the students.

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About

First Chance Foundation

Founded in

1988

EIN

33-0266969

IRS 501(C) Type

501(c)()

Category/Type

Human Services

Address

2 SADDLE RD RCH PALOS VRD, CA 90275-6510 United States

Website

https://www.firstchancefoundation.org/

Phone

(210)-399-4646

Email address

[email protected]

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First Chance Foundation, est. 1988, assists children who have been abandoned, abused, or neglected. Founded in 2005 by Heather and Clint Swindall, it provides cash grants to nonprofits supporting disadvantaged children, with a focus on TX Hill Country and San Antonio. Grants support specific projects aligned with the foundation's program guidelines, aiding organizations dedicated to nurturing and developing at-risk children.

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FIRST CHANCE FOUNDATION is dedicated to making a positive impact in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, by supporting opportunities and brighter futures for the local community.

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